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Feeling energised this morning after our first good nights sleep in the city (we're not used to the noises).We've been out for our early morning ablutions and Simba is now psyching himself up for his last full day in the city.He really is an incredible spirit and touching so many hearts here. I've really noticed the massively increased interactions with Londoners on this occasion.

So many people stop and stroke him and we chat for a while, make contact, share some time. We learn a bit about each other and move on. It's really beautiful to see people open up to a complete stranger like that.

Of course not everyone is in to dogs.....but those who have the slightest desire make a beeline straight to him.I was laughing with an old black lady yesterday in the most unfunny of places. At one of the community memorial sites.

Every evening, this little lady comes down to the memorial to tidy the flowers and light the candles under the bridge. So, of course, me being me, I stopped for a while with her to shoot the breeze. And then, as we were talking about Simba, without thinking, I asked her if she'd had a stroke.Well, you can imagine the silence.

After a few moments of slight unease I realised my mistake and said... "I mean a stroke of the dog not an actual stroke!"Hahahahah. We laughed at my clumsiness. She was kind and didn't mind and got plenty of strokes and felt better.Today we're going for ultimate smiles and hugs in the streets around the tower. Everyone needs a stroke but that's where they need it most.

We never know what we'll come across, who we'll meet or what their story is. Kids, adults, black, white, rich, poor, Jew, Muslim. We just remain open and kind and calm. Listen and wait. Laughter Yoga in action. Soft and gentle. Kindness, compassion and internal joy.

Who knows what today will bring.Leave it open, don't plan too tightly otherwise the magic will pass you by. Just make some eye contact and smile at your, as yet unknown, fellow brothers and sisters and see what happens. Xx

Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday. <3

Thank you to all those who have already supported us. We're now at 69% of our target.

Can you help us get to 100% before we get back home again tomorrow? Every penny counts and it's now a race against time. Hahahahah.Thank you. <3

Please keep sending your love to Grenfell Tower. All the TV cameras and politicians have gone and the community have been left to find new ways to come together as one and rebuild their lives.One Love.

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